Shabby Backgound

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Time Is Flashing By

Boy, it seems as if it has been ages since I was here. I wanted to do this everyday or two before I forgot what I wanted to write about but it just has not been in the daily plan.

Lynn and I spent time with Clint, Melody and Tess in San Antonio on our way to Corpus Christi for a two day seminar for Lynn. Buddy got to stay there for a visit with his doggie niece, Pebbles. She did put up with him but really loves her own space! I know she was loving it the day we returned and took him with us.




When we got back, we got ready for a visit from our very close friends "Mike" and Paul Wigg from Des Moines, Iowa. They flew into Dallas (well, with a side trip to Houston because of the weather) and we picked them up to come visit and pick up the 1990 Caddy they purchased from us. It is their new "Sweety Pie". Paul loves to redo older cars and this one reminds him of a hearse, he said. Black big Caddy with only 30,000 miles on it. It was Lynn's Mom's car and Wal-Mart and the Beauty Parlor was where most of the miles came from.

We have vowed to eliminate motors here at this house. One boat and one car down!!! One RV(Rialta), one Mercedes to go. No more license, oil changes and insurance!!!!! YES! And, I could park my VW in the garage last night.

The sun is shining here today. It has rained more than 60 inches since the first of the year here and boy, lately, I wasn't sure we didn't need to get our boat back. Rain, Rain, go away, come again another day!!!!!

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Been Working on Our Web Sites

It is really come to my attention that if your don't use it, you loose it!



It has been ages since I have updated the websites I do and without my very good friend, Neta, I could not have done what I did, or should we say done what she did!!! Front Page is the program I use but due to companies being sold and passwords being changed, I was in deep trouble for updating. Neta and I started a little website building company for small companies and artists before we moved to Mineola. When I moved, I left the business without much experience but Neta has worked hard to build the business and is doing well.
Check it out, http://www.metrovillageusa.com/.

Thanks you, Neta, for all you do for me!







I went out last night to see my lily plants and this is one that was blooming. The evening light was shining thru the back. The lilies have been beautiful this year.



Thinking today about my new friend who is having breast cancer surgery today. Double mastectomy---stage 2. Her name is Amy Joy and I hope you will keep here in your thoughts today as she is really on my mind! Young mom with 4 girls and hubby. Positive thoughts for Amy!



We are off today for Cracker Barrel for lunch---special Turkey and Dressing, one of our favorites. Getting ready for our little trip south to San Antonio and Corpus! Our Rear Cover for the back of the truck came in and was installed yesterday! Yes---just in time for our trip. Loving this truck--- lots of good space for Buddy's stroller, my scooter and suitcases in the back!!!!!





Oh, exciting news! I won a bid on Ebay last night for a Kiln, Sierra E450. Now I can do the PMC Silver Clay and Fused Glass. As my kids say, new phase in my life but I have lots to learn before I know what to do. I am prepared for it now!!!!!

Monday, June 4, 2007

Busy Weekend




I saw a beautiful butterfly today and reminded me of the butterfly pics I took at Gulf Shores/Foley, Alabama last fall. I wish I had planted a butterfly bush this year! Maybe I still will. Nature is amazing, for sure.

Well, we decided to have a short "Barn Sale" this last Saturday. Worked all day Friday on sorting out the big stuff to sell. We need room in the barn to get ready for the July 7th Barn Sale we are going to have but had to rid ourselves of some of the "ugly" stuff we have been saving for 43 years. Lynn and I have moved many, many times but we can't seem to shed the "stuff" habit. I am the worst! We really did great! Planned to call in and advertise on the trade radio show here in town on Friday night and Sat. morning but guess what---they didn't have the show because of a Rodeo or something like that so our signs just had to grab them. Our neighbor, Kandie brought over some goodies and while we were setting up on Friday, she sold a bunch. What a great way to have a sale, just open up the barn door and drag out the stuff. We started at 7 and ended at 11----great hours. Then it was off to Dallas for our granddaughter's dance recital. Yes, I will brag on her---Sydney CAN Dance! Boy, she is growing up so fast ---turning 11 this month. Time is flying for Lynn and me.



Lynn is off to Dallas to work for three days and when he comes home, we will be leaving for San Antonio to see Clint, Melody and Tess. Then on the Corpus Christi for three days of school for him and relaxing and picture taking for me.

Omni Hotel on the water so might be a good place to shoot some fun pictures.



Working on some fabric cushions for the porch and curtains for the laundry and back hall. Been awhile since I have been at the sewing machine and I really love it and want to get back to making things and miniature quilting.




Also, working on the web pages I have neglected for so long. Little by little, our lives are coming into shape. It is such fun to work on our class site as it brings back so many memories. It all take a good deal of time. Really seems as if there is always something to do here are our home. Our Cosmos are blooming.